Charlie Miller

State Representative, North Carolina-19th District

Coastal communities face a range of unique flooding hazards including storm surge, waves, and erosion—all of which can cause extensive damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. As a Southport native, I’ve seen countless storms decimate the area and can recognize the benefit of having a reserve in place for towns to actively utilize during their preparation and recovery process. I’m a strong advocate for disaster relief initiatives and recognize the importance of having a pro-active plan in place, not waiting until we’re faced with the recovery process to identify that we needed to be more prepared.

Charlie Miller serves in the North Carolina House of Representatives for District 19, which covers a portion of Brunswick and New Hanover Counties. Rep. Miller is Vice-Chair of the Judiciary 3 Committee and the Energy & Public Utilities Committee. In addition, he was appointed to serve on the Appropriations and Appropriations Education Committee, Transportation Committee, and Education K-12 Committee. He’s also the Chairman for the Law Enforcement Caucus with over 40 members from both chambers.

Prior to holding elected office, Rep. Miller served over 33 years in law enforcement, most of which as Chief Deputy in the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office. In 2006 Rep. Miller was elected to the Brunswick County Board of Education in 2006 and served for three and half terms. During his tenure on the Board of Education he served as Vice Chairman and Chairman until he resigned in 2020 to run for the North Carolina House of Representatives.

Charlie and his wife Patty have been married for almost 40-years and have one daughter, as well as one granddaughter. Charlie and his wife reside in Southport and are members of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Bolivia. Outside of his service to North Carolina, Charlie enjoys spending time with his family and attending barrel racing events in support of his granddaughter. He’s an active member in the community, loves engaging with his constituents, and experiencing all that North Carolina has to offer.

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Disaster declaration
A Presidential Disaster Declaration unlocks a suite of federal programs that assist local governments with disaster recovery. This is a good filter for communities included in recent Disaster Declarations related to flooding.
Nature-based solutions
The program has a strong focus on providing assistance to promote a healthy ecosystem as a critical defense against flooding impacts. Eligible activities may include floodplain restoration, environmental stewardship, projects that use natural features to mitigate erosion, and living shorelines.
Encourages public-private partnerships
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The gathering of data and information regarding the extent and impacts of flooding. Eligible activities may include data acquisition, risk assessment, and environmental analysis.
Design & scoping
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Construction & implementation
Involves carrying out flood resilience projects, including building infrastructure and deploying solutions to reduce flood risks.

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Small or rural communities
Programs that set aside funding, offer loan forgiveness, or adjust cost share requirements for communities with smaller populations.
Small or low-cost projects
Programs that offer reduced requirements for smaller projects, such as waived cost-sharing or exemptions from benefit-cost analysis.
Regional or watershed focus
Programs that support projects that take a watershed management approach or address flooding at a regional scale, requiring coordination beyond a single town or community.
Tribal communities
Programs that dedicate resources or adjust cost share requirements specifically for tribal governments or organizations.
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